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Extended Definition Essay 
Define a common but subjective term and explore what that word means via specific examples that illustrate your definition.
Rubric Code: X847X8
By cqshuey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction (Organization)

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Excellent

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the
structure of the paper.
Good

The introduction clearly states the main topic and
previews the structure of the paper, but is not
particularly inviting.
Fair

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview
the structure of the
paper nor is it particularly inviting.
Poor

There is no clear
introduction of the main topic or structure of the
paper.
Sequencing

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Excellent

Details are placed in
a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Good

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced
sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Fair

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
Poor

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is
organized. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Conclusion

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Excellent

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
Good

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.
Fair

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.
Poor

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Focus on Topic

Excellent

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea / Theme stands out and is
supported by detailed information.
Good

Main idea / Theme is clear but the supporting
information is general.
Fair

Main idea / Theme is
somewhat clear but
there is a need for
more supporting
information.
Poor

The main idea /
Theme is not clear.
There is a seemingly
random collection of
information.
Support for Topic

Excellent

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Good

Supporting details
and information are
relevant, but one key
issue or portion is unsupported.
Fair

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions are unsupported.
Poor

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Definition

Excellent

clear and well defined extended definition; does an exemplary job of
supporting thesis
Good

An extended definition has been created; does a good job of supporting thesis
Fair

An extended definition is
created. The author attempts to support a thesis.
Poor

An extended definition is
attempted; little support for thesis.
Voice and Personality

Excellent

The writer seems to
be writing from knowledge or
experience. The author has taken the
ideas and made them "his own."
Good

The writer seems to
be drawing on knowledge or experience, but
there is some lack of
ownership of the
topic.
Fair

The writer relates
some of his own
knowledge or
experience, but it
adds nothing to the
discussion of the
topic.
Poor

The writer has not
tried to transform the
information in a
personal way. The
ideas and the way
they are expressed
seem to belong to
someone else.
Sentence Fluency

Excellent

Every paragraph has
sentences of
different types, and
all sentences are
correctly punctuated.
Good

All paragraphs have
sentences that vary
in length but there
are minor problems
in punctuation with a
few sentences.
Fair

Some sentences
vary in length, or
there are several
sentences with
punctuation errors.
Poor

Sentences rarely
vary in length or
there are frequent
errors in punctuation.
Word Choice

Excellent

Writer uses vivid
words and phrases
that linger or draw
pictures in the
reader's mind;
words seems
accurate, natural
and not forced.
Good

Writer uses vivid
words and phrases
that linger or draw
pictures in the
reader's mind;
occasionally the
words are used
inaccurately or seem
overdone.
Fair

Writer uses words
that communicate
clearly, but the
writing lacks variety,
punch or flair.
Poor

Writer uses a limited
vocabulary that does
not communicate
strongly or capture
the reader's interest.
Conventions

Excellent

Writer makes no or few errors that distract the reader from the content.
Good

Writer makes a few errors that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

Writer makes several errors that distract the reader from the content.
Poor

Writer makes many errors, making the essay difficult to read.




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